Reporting & Disclosures

    News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    WWF Urges Regulators to Treat Water Crisis as Systemic Financial Threat

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

    New guide calls on central banks and supervisors to integrate water resilience into financial stability mandates, warning of a "dangerous feedback loop".

    Sustainable Finance

    Penang, Alliance Bank Launch MYR 100 Million Green Fund for SMEs

    By Editors | 06/05/2026

    The fund will provide financing and advisory to help manufacturers meet rising ESG demands and decarbonise their operations.

    Sustainable Finance

    BOJ Opens New Application Round for Climate Finance Facility

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

    The central bank has opened a new application window for its climate-focused lending facility, detailing specific TCFD-aligned disclosure requirements for applicants.

    Sustainable Finance

    Philippines Think Tank Urges Reforms to Close Significant Climate Financing Gap

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

    State-run policy institute highlights a USD 9-12 billion annual financing gap and calls for institutional reforms, including legislative clarification of BSP's mandate.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Korea Reaffirms ESG Disclosure Push, Cites Global Alignment for Delays

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

    Korea's revised roadmap for mandatory sustainability reporting aims to balance investor demands against corporate readiness and international developments.

    Sustainable Finance

    Cambodia Sets Green Finance Rules with New Taxonomy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

    The central bank released the first version of its taxonomy, setting out technical criteria for green and transitional activities.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IFRS Foundation Formalises Standard-Setting Process for Sustainability Rules

    By Editors | 01/05/2026

    The IFRS Foundation has updated its rulebook to formally align the due process for both its accounting and sustainability boards.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Hong Kong to Expand AML Information Sharing Platform to All Retail Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

    The FINEST platform will be rolled out to all 28 retail banks by June 2026, as part of a wide-ranging regulatory agenda unveiled by the HKMA.

    ESG Data

    UK Regulator Pilots Reporting Regime for ESG Rating Providers

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

    The FCA is seeking volunteers to test its proposed reporting framework ahead of new rules expected to take effect in 2028.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Taiwan Revamps Financial Reporting Rules to Align with IFRS 18

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

    The FSC has amended financial reporting rules for securities and futures firms, mandating a new income statement structure from 2028.

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